Vintage Palomar Observatory Dome Photochrome Postcard by Merle Porter-image
Vintage Palomar Observatory Dome Photochrome Postcard by Merle Porter-image

Vintage Palomar Observatory Dome Photochrome Postcard by Merle Porter

$ 2.51

brand: Royal Pictures, Colton, California Signed: No Material: Cardstock Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) City: Palomar Mountain Theme: Science and Technology Brand/Publisher: Royal Pictures, Colton, California Unit Type: Single Postcard Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: Photochrome (1939-Now) Country: United States Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Continent: North America Type: Photochrome Region: California Artist: Merle Porter Subject: Palomar Observatory Dome

Description

Vintage Palomar Observatory Dome Photochrome Postcard by Merle Porter. This vintage postcard features the iconic Palomar Observatory dome situated atop Palomar Mountain, California. The massive 128-foot high silver dome houses the renowned 200-inch telescope with a 16-ton mirror, a marvel of astronomical engineering. Set against a clear blue sky and surrounded by natural foliage, this image captures the observatory's impressive scale and its significance in scientific history. Produced as a photochrome postcard by Merle Porter and published by Royal Pictures of Colton, California, this piece is an original from the Photochrome era (1939 to now). The postcard measures a standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and offers a rich, detailed color image that highlights the structure's architectural and scientific importance. Collectors and astronomy enthusiasts will appreciate its detailed depiction and historical value.

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